CT Technologist
About The Position
The CT Technologist captures diagnostic images that help Radiologists diagnose or rule out medical conditions. The role creates cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs while providing compassionate patient care and supporting a positive patient experience. Success requires understanding diagnostic imaging and general imaging workflow, applying patient-positioning techniques, and consistently producing clear images that support timely and accurate diagnoses. The position performs CT scans according to current protocols or Radiologist recommendations, including trauma/emergency, perfusion, routine body, routine neurological, and interventional procedures. It also assists Interventional Radiologists by scanning requested areas of interest for procedures such as biopsies and drainages. The technologist prepares patients for scans, verifies IV gauge, contrast type and dose, and allergy status, completes required documentation, and manages protocols by evaluating the area of interest and scan type and consulting physicians as needed. The role promotes positive working relationships and teamwork within the department.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent approved Radiologic Technologist Program.
- Two years of CT Technologist experience.
- Hold and maintain Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Special Licensing Certified Radiologic Technologist (CT CRT) and Certified Technologist/Computed Tomography (CTCT) credentials.
- Hold and maintain American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (CT ARRT) credentials.
- Hold and maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CT CPRBLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of CT experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform CT scans using current protocols and/or Radiologist recommendations, including trauma/emergency, perfusion, routine body, routine neurological, and interventional procedures.
- Assist Interventional Radiologists by accurately scanning requested areas of interest for procedures such as biopsies and drainages.
- Prepare patients for scans by confirming the appropriate IV needle gauge, contrast type and dose, and allergy status.
- Complete hospital- and department-specific forms and documentation, including Radnet exams, incident and extravasation reports, patient contrast information forms, side/site forms, and the CT log.
- Manage protocols by evaluating the area of interest and determining the type of scan to be performed; consult physicians as necessary.
- Promote positive working relationships and teamwork within the department through positive communication and staff motivation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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